Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) and Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, today announced the launch of the SGH-zx20, Samsung's first commercially available High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) phone for the U.S. market and another Samsung handset exclusive to Cingular.

Consumers can access the highest quality in mobile applications such as video streaming, high-speed Web browsing and fast software downloads by using the Samsung SGH-zx20 on Cingular's 3G HSDPA network. With the SGH-zx20 handset, Cingular customers will have a variety of connectivity choices at their finger tips including access to Cingular Video and a variety of other multimedia and messaging capabilities.

"Samsung Mobile's SGH-zx20, a carrier exclusive handset, takes advantage of Cingular's high-speed, HSDPA network," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. "The SGH-zx20 is a high-quality, sleek, compact device for Cingular customers to access high bandwidth services and downloads that up until now have been available only to broadband-enabled computers."

In addition to experiencing quick data download times, consumers also benefit from the ability to use the cell phone for multiple functions.  On the Cingular HSPDA network, consumers can use traditional voice function of the device while simultaneously downloading data which increases productivity. The SGH-zx20 features a dedicated "multitask" button, allowing users to easily access Cingular's 3G network and view menus necessary to simultaneously use voice and data, check email, surf the Web or download ringtones all while on a voice call.

The zx20's 262K-color TFT display gives users a brilliant screen on which to view downloads from the Internet, or video and still images taken with the 1.3 megapixel camera. The phone's external microSD memory card slot (card sold separately) can be used to save and transfer these images, videos or music tracks to and from the phone. The integrated media player can launch downloaded files in a variety of formats, providing users with even more selections.

As a quad-band phone (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz), the SGH- zx20 will work around the world, allowing users to stay connected to friends and family through a number of mediums - voice, data and messaging. This world-class device also delivers superior reception and integrates Bluetooth capabilities.

The Samsung Mobile SGH-zx20 is available today through select Cingular Wireless retail locations for $99.99 with a 2-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate.